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Post polymerization cure shape memory polymers

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OSTI ID:1163676

This invention relates to chemical polymer compositions, methods of synthesis, and fabrication methods for devices regarding polymers capable of displaying shape memory behavior (SMPs) and which can first be polymerized to a linear or branched polymeric structure, having thermoplastic properties, subsequently processed into a device through processes typical of polymer melts, solutions, and dispersions and then crossed linked to a shape memory thermoset polymer retaining the processed shape.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC. (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
8,883,871
Application Number:
13/099,146
OSTI ID:
1163676
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Synthesis and characterization of photocrosslinked poly(ε-caprolactone)s showing shape-memory properties journal May 2009
Shape memory polymers based on uniform aliphatic urethane networks journal January 2007
Shape memory effect of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers journal February 1999

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